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V532 DBR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

126,666 mi
Last recorded126,666 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV532 DBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 126,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 126,666 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 125,751 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes

Fail 26 Jul 2022 125,751 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2021 122,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,047 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2020 115,047 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 111,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,395 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,395 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 108,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,953 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,582 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2015 99,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust shield insecure/chaffing mid part

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,544 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust shield insecure/chaffing mid part

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,649 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,698 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 61,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 54,155 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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V532 DBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V532 DBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V532 DBR registered?

V532 DBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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